Loud clicking sound on drivers side 2002 chevy malibu

SOURCE: Clicking noise in front after hitting smaller bumps

it is the front strut i am a certified mechanic i have changed many of these

SOURCE: 2002 chevy malibu won't start

Does the starter make any noise or click when you turn the key to start? If it does not, chk. battery could be bad, and battery cables could be loose or corroded. If there good and clean and battery is good try tapping starter see if it will turn and start if it does or still clicks starter bad. It could be ignition switch if it does nothing at all, but if it clicks most likely its starter.

SOURCE: thermostat on a 2002 chevy malibu

Which engine>? There are a few different engines available.

SOURCE: 2002 Chevy Malibu

I have clicking noises too...I was told depending on what side you hear the clicking on is the side a light is ready to go out. Mine was on the right and sure enough a bulb went out in the passenger tail brake light. I fixed and replaced the bulb and the clicking went away. Later I noticed some corrosion on the wire connecting to the same area the bulb was replaced and shortly after, the bulb went out again and the clicking returned.....
Googling that "symptom" for the 2002 Malibu DOES point towards the hazard swith but it has been told to me and proven in my situation that it can also be a warning that something in the network of the lights and switches has an issue.

SOURCE: 2002 trailblazer making loud humming noise when driving

When you turn right - you're taking weight off the right wheel.
If the noise dissipates - the passenger side wheel bearing is most likely to blame.

Thanks

Testimonial: "thanks, wish we would have known that before my husband spent 3 hours on it yesterday..it does make sense tho..thank you VERY much for your help"